About us

We are an open meeting place for the arts and a community for bold reformers and experts in tradition based at the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy.

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World-class education and research

Find out how we rank as a university and read more about the excellent quality of our education and research.
Key figures

Read more about the key figures, rankings and other statistics regarding the activities and funding of Uniarts Helsinki.
Quality assurance at Uniarts Helsinki

Our work on quality assurance strives to secure the transparency, smoothness and effectiveness of our everyday work and the way the university is managed.

Strategy 2021–2030

Our strategy is based on the idea that art is part of a good life. It helps us build an equal and sustainable world.

Uniarts Helsinki’s Code of conduct

With the help of the Code of Conduct, we make ensure that our work environment is safe, healthy and inspiring.
Diversity, equity and inclusion

With our equality and non-discrimination work we are building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) community. Members of the Uniarts Helsinki community must be allowed to be themselves and be respected as who they are.
Guidelines in cases of inappropriate treatment

What to do and who to contact if you experience inappropriate treatment.
Uniarts Helsinki’s investment activities

In April 2024, the total market value of the investment assets of Uniarts Helsinki was approximately EUR 98 million. Responsibility is a key value and operating method in the investment operations of the university.
Ethical principles for Uniarts Helsinki’s fundraising

Uniarts Helsinki is committed to the values and principles of responsible fundraising.

University management

The rector manages the university’s operational activities with support from the Executive Group.
Board

Uniarts Helsinki’s highest decision-making body is the Board. The university’s professoriate, other personnel and students all have representatives on the Board.
University Collegium

The Collegium strives to increase transparency and inclusivity in Uniarts Helsinki’s decision-making. Its members are professors, other staff members and students.
University regulations and legislation

Learn more about the documents that steer our operations, such as the Uniarts Helsinki Regulations and the university legislation.
Data protection and processing of personal data at Uniarts Helsinki

Read about our data protection policy and procedures.

Academy of Fine Arts

We provide the highest level of education in fine arts in Finland. The Academy of Fine Arts is part of Uniarts Helsinki.
Sibelius Academy

Globally recognised for excellence, the Sibelius Academy is one of Europe’s largest music academies, offering the highest level of music education in Finland.
Theatre Academy

We provide the highest level of education in performing arts and writing in Finland. The Theatre Academy is one of Uniarts Helsinki’s three academies.
Our history

The three Uniarts Helsinki academies have roots deep in Finnish art education and the history of art. Read our story.
Organisation units

A list of our departments, degree programmes, research units and services.
Organisational structure

Uniarts Helsinki’s organisation illustrated through a chart.

Working at Uniarts Helsinki

We are an international forerunner in education and research in the field of arts. Come and join our dynamic and diverse community that strengthens art and its transformative power!

Töölö campus

The teaching facilities and performance venues for music are located primarily on Uniarts Helsinki’s Töölö Campus. The buildings are located in the heart of Helsinki.
Sörnäinen campus

The Sörnäinen Campus in central Helsinki offers an inspiring learning environment especially for students of fine arts, theatre and dance.
Locations and facilities

Read more about Uniarts Helsinki’s locations and facilities.